Stay active in Santa Monica this summer: rent a bike, take surf lessons, or explore one of the more than 80 trails in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. [Dabble Mag]

The summer travel season has officially begun, which means crowded airports and the occasional flight cancellation. Here are a few tips to deal with being stranded at the airport. [The Cranky Flier via CNN]

Batter up! Score a great hotel deal and tickets to the game with several hotel packages geared toward baseball fans. At The Powell Hotel in San Francisco book the SF Giants Baseball Package for a Junior Suite and four tickets in the Viewbox at AT&T Park. Rates start at $395.00. [The Daily Meal]

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